Rail

Worker caught in N.Y. subway pit meets rescuers

NEW YORK CITY — Nearly one month after construction worker Joe Barone fell into what firefighters called a “hell hole” on the Second Avenue subway construction site, he visited the first responders who saved his life, NBC 4 New York reported.

On March 19, Barone was working on the subway construction site at 95th Street when some wooden planks gave way, plunging him into the frigid sludge, where he was trapped for hours. For the full story, click here.

Economic development within one-half mile of the system has been stimulated by ridership that has exceeded original projections. Valley Metro began compiling development activity since construction started in 2005 as part of an economic development database.

The new bike car contains 14 racks that will provide more room to maneuver bicycles on and off the train. A set of seats were removed from the lower level of the vehicle to make room for the bike racks.